Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea's four-year deal is expected to be worth $14.82 million and include an $8.86 million signing bonus. The contract is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year option.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is focused on improving his awareness and his yards after catch heading into his fifth season. "I've got another hurdle to jump over, and I think I'll be much better this year," Evans said. "I've got to do better in [yards after catch], and I think if I do, I'll be the most complete receiver."

Fantasy Tip: Four years in a row now Evans has reached at least 1,000 yards. His touchdowns were down last year, but Tampa Bay's offense as a whole sputtered based on expectations. Still, Evans is an elite wide receiver, worthy of WR1 consideration.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Charles Sims is expected to be a third-down back this upcoming season because of his ability to pass protect and catch the ball out of the backfield, according to offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

Fantasy Tip: Sims has a good chance to make the 53-man roster and likely would see a handful of touches each game. He could be a late-round option in point-per-reception leagues but will not be a weekly starting option for fantasy owners.

Fantasy Tip: One can deduce that this means Godwin would start over Adam Humphries and alongside Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson. Godwin showed flashes as a rookie, gaining 525 yards on just 34 catches. He's more of a late-round flier in standard leagues.